**Chapter 4: A Glimpse of Freedom**

As they walked into the game room, Jack's eyes widened with excitement. The room was filled with all sorts of games and activities, from pool tables to video games, and even a small stage for karaoke. Lily and Emma immediately ran off to play a game of air hockey, while Jack wandered over to the video games. He started playing a game of skee-ball, trying to distract himself from the thoughts that had been running through his mind. But as he played, he couldn't shake the feeling that he was meant to be free, to be able to run around and play without worrying about what others thought. He glanced around the room, taking in the other kids and their parents, all having a great time. Some of the kids were even playing in their swimsuits, and Jack found himself wondering why he couldn't be like that too. Mark, who had been watching from the sidelines, walked over to Jack and said, "Hey buddy, what's going on? You seem a little distracted." Jack hesitated, unsure of how to explain his thoughts. But Mark's kind eyes put him at ease, and he found himself opening up. "I was just thinking," Jack said, "about how great it would be to be able to play and run around without any clothes on." Mark's expression didn't change, but Jack could sense a hint of surprise. "Ah, I see," Mark said, nodding thoughtfully. "Well, I think I might know of a place that might be just what you're looking for." Jack's heart skipped a beat as he looked at Mark in surprise. "What do you mean?" Jack asked, his curiosity piqued. Mark smiled and said, "There's a nudist colony not too far from here. I've heard great things about it, and I think it might be just what you're looking for." Jack's eyes widened in excitement as he processed the information. A nudist colony? It sounded like a dream come true. He couldn't wait to tell Lily and Emma about it, and to see if they would be interested in checking it out. As they continued to play and have fun, Jack couldn't help but feel a sense of hope and excitement. Maybe, just maybe, he had found a place where he could be himself, without fear of judgment or rejection. And as they headed off to dinner, Jack couldn't help but wonder what the future held, and whether he would finally find the freedom he had been searching for. The rest of the evening flew by in a blur, but Jack's mind was already racing ahead, imagining all the possibilities. He knew that he had to tell his parents about this, and to see if they would be okay with him exploring this new interest. And as they settled in for the night, Jack couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation, knowing that his life was about to change in ways he never could have imagined.